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#262 Sh*t You Need To Stop Saying To Black Women Ft. Kay Brown and Dana Samuel Jun 04, 2020

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Instead of releasing a normal episode today, we’re going to share an episode of @Betches, another Betches podcast where members of the Betches office discuss pop culture and current events. This week, Amanda sat in on a conversation with a few women of color in the office about their feelings about this moment in history. They begin by sharing their own feelings about the nationwide protests against police brutality and the social injustice against the black community. Kay and Dana discuss navigating their identities as biracial women and share their own experiences dealing with both covert and overt racism in their everyday lives. Finally they give listeners a helpful guide to avoid microaggressions against people of color.

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#261 Racism Wasn’t Built In A Day Jun 03, 2020

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Today on the Sup podcast, Kaitlin and Alise recap another night of protests in America, in which police brutalized people at a protest against police brutality. Kaitlin explains how this period of civil unrest compares to previous social movements and how the presence of white allies has historically impacted outcomes. The hosts talk frankly about the egregious omissions in the American education system that erase black history and conceal white complicity. Finally, they grapple with the question of “what can I do?” to address a problem literally as old as America.

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#260 America The Terrifying Jun 02, 2020

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On this episode of the Sup, Amanda and Alise start the show with a conversation about how the president chose to address this crisis yesterday, including a conference call where he told state leaders to do whatever it takes to “dominate” protesters. They discuss Trump’s first public statement where he spewed nonsense on the need for “law and order” and threatened to send in the US military to violently disperse “mobs” across the country. Next, they react to his photo op at a DC church and how, shortly after, the bishop of that church denounced the president’s actions. Plus, they talk about groups of armed vigilantes instigating tense standoffs with peaceful protesters. Finally, they close the show with details about two independent autopsy reports that both deemed George Floyd’s death a homicide.

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#259 Here’s How NOT To Talk About The Protests Jun 01, 2020

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On today’s episode of the Sup podcast, Sami, Amanda, and Bryan reflect on a painful weekend in America, and take some time to consider our role as allies and how we can use this platform. Amanda shares her experiences in an NYC protest, how it differed from the violence played across our screens, and how tensions actually escalate on the ground. They also react to people admonishing the “rioters” and “looters” and explain why we need to make space for anger…. just like we have for any social movement that involves white people. Finally, the give an update on the charges against the officers involved in George Floyd’s death and the status of justice for Breonna Taylor.

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#258 How This Senator Caught A Glaring Loophole In The Coronavirus Stimulus Package Ft. Sen. Tammy Duckworth May 29, 2020

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On today’s Sup pod, Amanda interviews Senator Tammy Duckworth about her efforts to address loopholes in the CARES Act, namely those that prevented families with newborns from accessing economic relief because the government didn’t know they existed yet. Duckworth, who became the first senator to give birth in office and is experiencing the pandemic with two small children, explains how her perspective improves policy made in a chamber of largely old, white men. Finally, they discuss the president’s misleading attacks on mail in voting, specifically how it could impact the nation’s veterans.

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#257 What Do We Hate Mark Zuckerberg For Today? May 28, 2020

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On today’s episode of the Sup Coronacast, Sami and Alise start things off with an update on an intense night of demonstrations against the death of George Floyd that left Minneapolis in flames. Next, they discuss the president as he prepares to sign an executive order allowing for harsher consequences for social media companies who remove extreme and misleading content like his. Then they talk about Mark Zuckerberg’s media tour in reaction to the movement insisting that social networks shouldn’t be fact-checking what politicians post. Finally, they preview tomorrow’s Sup episode featuring Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois.

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#256 Karen Was Always Capable Of This May 27, 2020

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On today’s Sup podcast, Amanda and Kailtin are back to talk about two deeply upsetting incidents of racial tension in America. First, they discuss Amy Cooper, the NYC woman who called the police on a bird watching black man knowing it could cost him his life. Is the “Karen” who asks to speak to the manager the same Karen who incites violence against black people? Then, they discuss the murder of George Floyd at police hands on the very same day, and the disparate police responses to white people protesting social distancing and black people protesting state-sanctioned murder.

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#255 The Latest Trump Conspiracy Goes To… May 26, 2020

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On this episode of the Sup Coronacast, Alise and Bryan return from the long weekend to talk about Trump spending his time insulting women on Twitter, peddling vile conspiracy theories, raising the specter of mass voter fraud to delegitimize mail in voting, and golfing yet again. They discuss the baseless accusations against Joe Scarborough and explain why this latest conspiracy theory is so alarming. Next, they discuss Trump raising a stink about mail in voting and describe how the GOP is actively trying to suppress voter turnout (what else is new). Finally, they talk about a US judge’s ruling that Floridians with previous felonies have the right to vote without paying legal fees.

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#254 Is Work From Home Here To Stay? May 22, 2020

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On this Sup Coronacast, Sami and Amanda begin with new analysis showing that the U.S. could have prevented roughly 36,000 deaths from COVID-19 if broad social distancing measures had been put in place just one week earlier. Next, they discuss Trump’s visit to a Ford plant in Michigan where he announced that he “tested positively toward negative” for coronavirus. Plus, they talk about the two male CEOs that are in competition over whose employees can work more comfortably. Finally, they talk about Twitter’s decision to allow users to choose who can reply to their tweets, or disallow replies altogether.

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#253 Pandemics, Payroll Protection, And Patriarchy Ft. Stephanie Ruhle May 21, 2020

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On today’s episode, Sami is joined by Stephanie Ruhle, MSNBC Anchor and NBC News Senior Business Correspondent. Ruhle has championed small businesses throughout the coronavirus pandemic, reporting on flaws in federal economic relief that allow some businesses to exploit the system and leave mom and pop shops suffering. Ruhle explains how the small business loan program fell short and why some criticisms might be misguided. They also discuss how a divided political and media landscape puts Americans in more danger when they do go back to work, and weigh critiquing our leaders with generating productive dialogue. Finally, Sami and Ruhle discuss how lockdown could change gender roles for decades to come.

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